Pattern sizing

Measuring

Bust

Circumference around your ribcage at the fullest part of your bust. This is usually nipple height.

Waist

This can be a little confusing because a lot of people don’t actually know where their natural waist is. It is not always the smallest part of your torso if you don’t happen to have an hourglass shape. Your waist is located halfway between the end of your ribs and the top of your hip bones.

Hips

The hip measurement is not literally taken from around your hip bones, rather, the hip measurement indicates the fullest part around your bottom.

Size chart

Dress size US / UK

2/6

4/8

6/10

8/12

10/14

12/16

14/18

16/20

18/22

20/24

Bust

32in81¼cm

33in83¾cm

34in86¼cm

35in88¾cm

37in94cm

39in99cm

42in106½cm

45in114¼cm

48in122cm

51in129½cm

Waist

25in63½cm

26in66cm

27in68½cm

28in71cm

30in76cm

32in81¼cm

35in89cm

38in96½cm

41in104cm

44in111½cm

Hips

35in89cm

36in91½cm

37in94cm

38in96½cm

40in101½cm

42in106½cm

45in114¼cm

48in122cm

51in129½cm

54in137cm

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Quantity

*This pattern is only available as a PDF download for you to print and assemble at home, or take to your local copyshop to print intact (they will need to be able to print on paper that is at least 841mm wide, and from a continuous roll). For help with the downloading, printing and assembling process, please see this post*

THE PATTERN

The only dress and skirt pattern you'll need to see you through summer weddings and office cocktails alike! Orsola is as easy to wear as she is to make; a chic sheath dress with an unexpected wrap detail in back, and no fiddly zippers or fastenings! Both dress variations feature a fully lined sleeveless bodice with a delicate bateau neckline, a deliciously elegant wrap back with a curved back neckline and back hem, and the option of a tulip scallop or a straight and simple front hem. Plus, Orsola is just as striking made as a separate wrap skirt. All variations have a faced hem to give the drape and neat finish Orsola deserves.

Drapey woven fabrics will bring out the best in Orsola. Opt for woven viscoses, tencel/cupro or linen for a grown up sundress that is as at home at work as it is at a garden party, or go all out with opulent silks such as sandwashed, crepe or velvet for the cocktail dress to end them all.